Bristol Motor Speedway on Tuesday announced that it is giving its loyal customers the first chance when it comes to acquiring tickets for the Battle at Bristol football game between Tennessee and Virginia Tech.

Kyle Larson fainted Saturday during an autograph appearance at Martinsville. In a statement, Chip Ganassi Racing said the 22-year-old NASCAR driver was released on Monday night and completed medical tests on Tuesday.

Joe Gibbs Racing announced this week the younger Gibbs, who is the team president, is undergoing treatment for "symptoms impacting areas of brain function." Joe Gibbs says the family has known of the diagnosis for about six months

There is rampant industry speculation that some NASCAR crews are drilling tiny holes in tires to allow air to escape during a race, a process known as "bleeding," and NASCAR has confiscated tires the last two weeks.

Daytona 500 champion Joey Logano won the pole for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway, and Chase Elliott earned the right to make his debut in the series by qualifying 27th.